Classification of Milling Cutters

End Mill
Most common, used for machining planes, slots, and steps.

Ball Nose End Mill
Ball-shaped tip, suitable for curved surfaces and mold processing.

Corner Radius End Mill
With a radius edge, improves strength and surface finish.

Face Mill
Large diameter, for machining large flat surfaces.

Keyseat Cutter
For machining keyways and narrow slots.

Thread Mill
For producing internal and external threads.

Form Milling Cutter
Customized for specific profiles, such as gear cutters.

Straight Flute End Mill
Strong cutting edge, suitable for brittle or hard materials.

Helical Flute End Mill
Smooth cutting and good chip evacuation.

• Small helix angle (25°–35°): For steels.

• Large helix angle (40°–55°): For aluminum and non-ferrous materials.

Single Flute (1 Flute): Large chip pocket, ideal for aluminum and plastics.

Two Flutes (2 Flutes): Common for non-ferrous metals.

Three Flutes (3 Flutes): Balance between strength and chip removal.

Four and Multi-Flutes (4–8 Flutes): Higher strength, suitable for steels and hard materials.

High-Speed Steel (HSS) End Mill: Cost-effective, general purpose.

Solid Carbide End Mill: High wear resistance, suitable for high-speed cutting.

Coated End Mill: Coated with TiAlN, AlTiN, DLC, etc., for higher heat resistance and extended tool life.

Solid End Mill: Made entirely of HSS or carbide.

Brazed End Mill: Carbide tip brazed onto the shank.

Indexable Milling Cutter: With replaceable inserts, economical for large diameters and heavy milling.